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THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION

Adapted for the stage by Owen O’Neill & Dave Johns from the novella by Stephen King

June 15th to August 17th on Gilliam Stage

When Andy Dufresne is convicted of murder and sentenced to life in Shawshank prison, he must use his wits and newly forged friendships to keep himself and his hope alive. But will he be able to survive the corruption and danger he faces within this notorious prison’s walls? Based on the novella by Stephen King and popularized by the highly acclaimed movie, The Shawshank Redemption is a story of resilience and a theatrical experience like no other.

Content Advisories: (IL, SV, V, O) – Intense language, mentions of sexual violence, depictions of physical and verbal violence, dark themes. More information.

Barter Theatre is partially funded by:

This project was supported [in part] by the Virginia Commission for the Arts, which receives support from the Virginia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. 

A special thanks to the Town of Abingdon, Washington County, and the Virginia Tourism Corporation for their support.

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